Nursery School Teacher with QTS

Dundonald Nursery is part of the Building Blocks childcare it is located in Wimbledon, close to main line station and close to Dundonald tram links. The Nursery is open from 7.30-6.30pm Monday-Friday all year round.

Building Blocks are dedicated to providing excellence and innovation in childcare and education.

We aim to achieve this through: 1) Acknowledging the value of staff, assisting them in achieving their potentials by encouraging reflective practice, supporting training and development, allowing them a voice and actively responding to their contributions 2) Viewing parents as partners, communicating openly and listening readily, inviting their input with respect and consideration and 3) Providing a goal oriented, age appropriate curriculum focusing on; the promotion of academic skill, the enhancement of wonder and experimentation, and the encouragement of social intelligence and high self esteem. As a company, we are extremely reflective of our practice, not afraid of change and will always consider what improvements might be made and how best to implement them.

The Nursery School Teacher must hold their QTS (Qualified Teacher’s Status) and have knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, with at least 1 years’ experience working in a Nursery setting or reception class. The Nursery Teacher will work 8-1pm Monday to Friday term time only, and is responsible for planning the curriculum for the Nursery School children and overseeing all the EYP’s (Early Years Practitioners) planning & assessment. The Nursery School Teacher will lead the morning program; 9 – 11.45am Term Time only and is responsible for all staff during this time. This person will be expected to manage teacher-led activities, lead children in both small and large groups and in particular their booster groups which will support or extend children in areas across the curriculum. This person is also expected to provide the highest quality of care and education for the children and the highest level of communication and support to parents and supporting others in doing the same. This person is a mentor to the other practitioners in their room, a leader of staff and should ably and enthusiastically maintain an environment that promotes the goals of the room and the Nursery.

How To apply:

Please complete the attached application form and return to Kim Keen, HR Administrator by emailing this to kim@buildingblcoksnurseries.co.uk by the closing date of Thursday 12th March

Closing date: Thursday 12th March 2015